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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 752.22 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 752.22 and 282.18 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 752.22 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/752.22 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 752.22 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 212,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,261.44/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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